About Vista 18
Contemporary West Coast dining shaped by local ingredients, global influences and Victoria views.
A Distinct Sense of Place
Contemporary West Coast, distinctly Vista 18
Vista 18 Restaurant and Lounge brings a distinct sense of place to the 18th floor of Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites. From sweeping views of the Inner Harbour and downtown Victoria to the Olympic Mountains beyond, the setting is inseparable from the experience.
Our culinary direction is contemporary West Coast cuisine shaped by local ingredients and unique global influences. The kitchen draws from Vancouver Island’s seasonal abundance while allowing Japanese, Mediterranean and classical European ideas to add balance, restraint and moments of surprise.
Vista 18 is part of Chateau Victoria, a locally owned and independently operated hotel with deep roots in the city. That connection informs our approach to hospitality: personal, thoughtful and genuinely connected to the community around us.
The Team
The People Behind the Experience
Chef de Cuisine
Brett Yamashiro
Brett brings more than 18 years of experience across refined à la carte dining, high-volume kitchens and large-scale culinary operations. His career includes Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, a stage at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Switzerland and participation in an international culinary competition in Hong Kong.
Travel and heritage have shaped a disciplined, globally informed perspective. At Vista 18, Brett focuses that experience on Vancouver Island ingredients, clean flavours and dishes designed to feel polished, memorable and approachable.
Food and Beverage Manager
Alex Mayrhofer
Alex has been immersed in hospitality throughout his life, with exposure to luxury hotel environments and a strong understanding of elevated service. His energy and approachable leadership support Vista 18’s dining room, beverage program and wider food-and-beverage operations.
With a particular interest in wine and the connection between food and place, Alex helps shape a guest experience that feels knowledgeable and polished without losing its warmth.